The Office: Season Three
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Movie Reviews of The Office: Season Three
Movie Review: "Your dentist's name is Krentist...?"
Summary: 5 Stars
The US series continues in full force, perhaps even increasing in comedic brilliance, as it develops both lead and supporting characters to the point where we, the die-hard audience, know them like our kin.
Hilarious new character Andy Bernard (Ed Helms), a passive-aggressive sociopath transferred from the Stanford branch, makes many memorable appearances, several of these being personality clashes with Dwight (Rainn Wilson). As with Dwight, audience heroes Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) subject Andy to a variety of outlandish pranks.
Dwight himself ups the comedic ante almost tenfold; indeed, it is this series that made Rainn Wilson a superstar. A particular highlight is episode three, where Dwight and boss Michael (the mesmerizing cast lead Steve Carell) have an unforgettable run-in over Michael's job.
The budding romance between Michael and his boss Jan (the gorgeous Melora Hardin) begins in earnest, helped by the fact that Jan is sinking further into a nervous breakdown. Other office romances either run their course or are given a fresh perspective by the series' end.
While it's the first half of the series, up to the episode featuring Phyllis's wedding, where the comedy is truly cerebral and almost dazzling in its hilarity, the remainder is still very funny. At any price below US$40.00, this DVD is a bargain, especially since there are so many deleted scenes on each of the four discs. You can play these scenes back-to-back and create new pseudo-episodes that run for almost an hour per disc. And these aren't your average deleted scenes - for those who appreciate the blackest of black comedy, they are even better than the scenes that made the final cut. Clearly they were cut so as not to alienate the undemanding average viewer...
Movie Review: Full of Heart
Summary: 5 Stars
I was slow to catch on to The Office after season one, but then, Season 2 captured me entirely. The moment I finished watching the last episode of Season 2, I ran out and bought the third season. And I had to drive to another town to get it, and I was almost entirely broke. But I had to see it, and of course, it was all worth it.
The same things I admired so much about Season 2 I admire here. The Office is just about the only sitcom I can think of that has created such a meaningful and coherent storyline over several seasons. The Pam and Jim story is what drives this show, and the writers, producers, actors, and everyone else have outdone themselves in developing that story logically and meaningfully. The intrusion of Karen into that story has flipped things in a way that have allowed Pam and Jim to grow and learn to see their hearts. Really, this is a show that has more heart to it than any other currently on television.
The final two episodes of the season, especially, are wonderful. I can't tell you how many times I've watched Pam's speech at the end of "Beach Games." What a scene!
Of course, everything else is wonderful, too. Dwight has been brought along nicely, and the Michael and Jan relationship provides tons of laughs. I think that the writers made a smart move creating Andy. Dwight's become a little too likeable to be quite the goofy antagonist he was in the first couple of seasons. Andy handles some of that load well. The funniest moment of the whole series, in my opinion, is at the end of "Cocktails" when Andy reappears. I called about three people (who'd already seen the show) to talk about it afterward.
So, this is another wonderful season for The Office. It continues to be my favorite thing on tv.
Movie Review: The Office - The Most Compelling Show Not Yet Cancelled
Summary: 5 Stars
Not too long ago, Arrested Development had me laughing hysterically, dropping my jaw in shock, and then laughing even more hysterically every episode. Until, of course, it got canned.
I went through all 5 stages of grief. Denial: another network will pick it up! Anger: why this show? WHY? It is so funny! Bargaining: Cancel my other favorite shows, I don't care, just don't take this one! Depression: A show this funny will never come again! NEVER! *Cries*
It wasn't until I saw The Office, specifically season 3, that I finally reached stage 5 with acceptance. This show is not only as hilarious and shocking as Arrested Development, it actually has a sweet sprinkle of heart that Arrested Development never really had.
The Pam/Jim struggle has always been compelling, and season 2 left off with a frustrating cliff hanger. But this time, the romance is switched from Jim chasing Pam to Pam chasing Jim. It's truly compelling TV, watching Pam try to win Jim back, while trying to break into the art scene, all while keeping the whole Office family together.
While Michael and Dwight may provide the most laughs, Pam is who made me watch all of season 3 in just one weekend. I just had to see what she was going to do; whether she would give up and be back with Roy again, or if she would have the courage to stand up and fight for what she really wants.
Season 1 was good, Season 2, despite the frustrating cliff hanger, was great. Season 3? Fantastic. And this particular cliff hanger has to be the sweetest in television history. You'll see what I mean.
There's also several other surprises in store. I won't ruin them for you. Must watch TV, my highest recommendations!
Movie Review: The Office Continues to be a Must See
Summary: 5 Stars
For the romances. In season two, Jim makes a final play for Pam. Hedging his bets against rejection, Halpert escapes DM Scranton to DM Stamford. There he finds a more competitive office with swankier digs. However, Jim is a fish out of water because he is hazed by co-workers ("Big Tuna") and flounders at the military video game that Stamford uses as a motivational tool. Despite this, Karen finds him a good catch and follows Jim back to Scranton when Stamford is closed. Karen and Jim's relationship provide a few laughs, but serves mainly as interference to Pam and Jim's finally getting together.
More laughs are found with the other relationships around the office. Ryan continues to be bullied into dating motor mouthed Kelly. Phyllis marries Bob Vance, from Vance Refrigeration. Dwight and Angela continue their creepy clandestine love affair. Dwight shows that he truly loves Angela by choosing to quit his job rather than go public to the office with their affair.
Above all the most explosive and embarrassing romances are Michael's. Somehow this guy bumbled into a love triangle with two successful attractive women in Season Two. Michael and Carol's peter out when Michael becomes too clingy and proposes to her at the Diwali party. We are surprised when Jan, hell bent on destruction, picks up the pieces after Michael is dumped. In the season's final episode Karen, Jim, and Michael are seen competing for Jan's job. (Ryan interviews secretly.) This job serves as an ending for Jim and Karen, and a real beginning for Jan and Michael. In the final seconds of the show, we see Ryan, the new MBA, get the job and the courage to break up with Kelly. Season 3 leaves us anticipating more romantic laughs in Season 4.
Movie Review: Best Comedy Series... Of All Time?
Summary: 5 Stars
As I said in my review for the second season, this is the best comedy on air. However, I have to amend that. The US version of "The Office" may very well be the best American comedy series of all time.
That's a bold statement, yeah, but it doesn't make it any less true. Never before have I seen a comedy that really goes to the most ludicrous, ridiculous places and still manages to keep the integrity of the characters, creating a multi-layered story that can mean so many different things at once. Many times during this season, I found myself unsure whether to laugh, cry for, or just be insanely proud of these characters. From Dwight's pepper spray incident, to the Andy stuff, to the Pam/Jim/Karen triangle, to everything Michael did or said, this season was just so full of hilarious moments that, while they're still as gut bustingly funny as anything from the first season, really strive to move the audience by showing the humanity of these characters. After the supreme climax of Season Two's finale ("Casino Night") in which Pam and Jim finally kissed, this season could have been a let down in so many ways... but both the writers and the cast rose to the occasion, creating the best season they've turned in so far.
Not only is this season the best story and character-wise, it also has some major "perks." This season has more double-length episodes than we've seen before, and also has some really cool guest directors taking the reigns. Joss Whedon and J. J. Abrams are some examples. Also, there are some great new additions to the cast that really spice things up. All in all, it's another outstanding season that continues to set "The Office" apart from every other sitcom out there.
9/10